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PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSIGHTS
Fidelity / Crime Insights
Whether you’re a valued agent or an insured, we are committed to offering the insights you need to make informed decisions regarding your coverage options, risk management strategies and more. Discover how our Fidelity / Crime Division is here to help you tackle your unique challenges and help ensure your protection.
Control Risk Statistics
Control Risk Statistics on response assets, response cases, and kidnappings.
Thu Sep 05, 2024
Crisis Response: Understanding the Kidnap, Ransom & Extortion Insurance Claims Process
Kidnap, Ransom & Extortion (K&R) insurance is designed to provide critical support and financial protection during some of the most challenging and high-stakes situations an individual or organization can face.
Thu Sep 05, 2024
What to Look for in a Kidnap, Ransom & Extortion Insurance Policy
When considering a Kidnap, Ransom & Extortion (K&R) insurance policy, there are several key factors to keep in mind.
Thu Sep 05, 2024
What the 2024 Color of the Year Can Teach You
Our Fidelity / Crime Division’s Andrew Gristina, Fine Art Director, once again speaks on PANTONE’s Color of the Year and how it came to fruition.
Fri May 17, 2024
Today’s Fraud and Financial Crime Threats
As complex geopolitical and economic shocks continue to happen across the world, financial crime teams must become increasingly alert and agile to counter emerging threats and navigate unforeseen disturbances.
Thu Apr 11, 2024
How to Prevent Check Fraud: 8 Best Practices for Organizations
To prevent check fraud, organizations need to implement effective security measures and best practices that can deter, detect, and report fraudulent activities.
Wed Mar 06, 2024
Forgery and Alteration Risks: Claim Examples
In this article, we will present some real-life claim examples of how these schemes work and how they can be prevented or covered by insurance. By learning from these cases, you can better protect yourself and your organization from the risks of forgery and alteration.
Wed Mar 06, 2024
Check Fraud Statistics that May Surprise You
Check fraud is a serious crime that can cost organizations millions of dollars in losses and damages.
Wed Mar 06, 2024
Why is Forgery / Alteration Coverage Important?
Commercial Crime policies provide protection from financial losses that insureds sustain through business-related crimes, including employee theft, robbery, forgery, and computer crime.
Fri Mar 01, 2024
How to Help Prevent Employee Theft at Racetracks: Lessons from a $520,000 Fraud
Racetracks have an increased exposure to employee theft due to the amount of cash running through the operation. Strong controls are needed to prevent a dishonest employee from taking advantage of a potential weakness.
Fri Feb 23, 2024
Check Fraud is On the Rise: What You Should Know
According to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), mail theft-related check fraud is surging. Here are a few ways insureds can protect themselves against forgery losses.
Fri Feb 23, 2024
Human Capital Risks in the Gaming Industry
By prioritizing human capital management, the gaming industry can enhance operational efficiency, maintain regulatory compliance, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Fri Feb 23, 2024
We Have It Covered - Fall Festival Fun
Fall brings brisk weather, changing leaves, pumpkins, and outdoor festivals! Did you know Great American offers insurance which covers many of the items and activities commonly found at a fall festival?
Mon Oct 03, 2022
We Have It Covered - Here’s to a Great School Year!
Schools are preparing to open and welcome back students, and we have it covered! Many of Great American's "classes" of business offer coverages to help ensure a safe year ahead.
Thu Aug 18, 2022
Agents Are Front Line of Defense in Occupational Fraud
For more than four years, an employee submitted false invoices issued by six fictitious businesses for quality assurance services provided to his employer. These made-up businesses did not provide actual services to his employer, but the California-based company still paid them more than half a million dollars.
Mon Mar 09, 2020
How many “sweet coverages” can you find?
Great American offers a “hearty” number of insurance coverages related to Valentine’s Day. Can you see our eight “sweet” property and casualty coverages as you casually stroll around Valentown?
Wed Feb 12, 2020
Protecting You: Fall Festival Fun
Fall brings brisk weather, changing leaves, pumpkins and outdoor festivals! Did you know Great American offers insurance which covers many of the items and activities commonly found at a fall festival? See if you can guess the 10 coverages illustrated in this fun fall graphic.
Thu Oct 31, 2019
We Have it Covered: Recreation Under the Rays
Great American offers a wide range of coverages for all things summer. See if you can spot these 7 property and casualty coverages we offer.
Fri Aug 23, 2019
We Have It Covered - A Day at the Races
Great American offers a wide variety of protection from the horses in the race to those who catch the photo finish. Learn more about the property and casualty coverages we offer for a day at the races.
Tue Apr 30, 2019
3 Kidnap & Ransom Risks Frequently Overlooked by U.S. Companies
Few companies would list kidnap and ransom as one of their greatest business risks — especially smaller U.S. companies with little foreign exposure. Many people tend to perceive kidnapping as a threat primarily to employees traveling abroad. While large companies with foreign subsidiaries or traveling workforces may be at greater risk, neighborhood “mom and pop” shops are not immune.
Fri Feb 15, 2019
We Have It Covered – Cupid’s Favorite Coverages
Great American offers a “hearty” amount of property and casualty insurance coverages related to Valentine’s Day. See if you can guess which 6 items our Property & Casualty businesses cover.
Fri Feb 09, 2018
We Have it Covered: Transportation by Land, Air and Sea
Great American offers a wide range of coverages for the transportation industry. See if you can spot these 11 property and casualty coverages we offer for travel by land, air and sea.
Tue Nov 21, 2017
Strength Through Specialization
Several of our U.S. Operations share their latest insights and news. Choose a business from the drop-down menu.